Hop-on Hop-off Melbourne Highlights Tour

Choose how you want to get to know city life in Melbourne with this hop-on, hop-off tour. With this tour, the city is at your fingertips, with historic sights, beautiful architecture, wonderful food, and great shopping literally just a hop, skip, or jump away as you get on and off each bus.

The capital of the state of Victoria, Melbourne is the second largest city in Australia. Also called the "City of Gardens," lush and filled with trees, Melbourne sits on the beautiful Yarra River, creating a stunning skyline where the sparkle and sheen of a modern city meets the flourishing beauty of nature.

Marvel at Sir Roy Burman Grounds's modern design at the Melbourne Arts Centre or visit the Rod Laver Arena, site of the Australian Open and named for one of the country's greatest athletes. Explore neighborhoods like the centrally located Chinatown or the Docklands situated on the city's waterfront.

High above the city on the 88th floor of the Eureka Tower, an observation deck will lay all of Melbourne out below you. A glass overhang called "The Edge" will give you a unique perspective of the city. It's definitely worth hopping off the bus at that stop.

If shopping is where your interests lie, you'll enjoy finding out more about South Wharf DFO, a mall with 180 shops near the Docklands, as well as the factory outlet shopping center at Harbour Town and the historic Queen Victoria Market. There's something for everyone on this convenient bus tour of beautiful Melbourne, so get your ticket today!

Please Note: There are 2 bus routes with varying schedules and tour durations. The City Route runs every 40 minutes and it takes approximately 2 hours to complete the route without getting off. The St. Kilda Route runs hourly from April to mid October and every 2 hours and 40 minutes from mid October to March, and it takes approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes to complete the route without getting off. The tours are narrated in English. First and last tour times will be detailed in your electronic ticket.

The City Route includes the following stops:

Federation Square

Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium

Eureka Skydeck 88

Crown Casino and Entertainment Complex

South Wharf / DFO

Harbor Town / Melbourne Star

Etihad Stadium

Queen Victoria Market

Royal Melbourne Zoo

Lygon Street Carlton

Melbourne Museum / IMAX

Chinatown

Cathedral Place

Fitzroy Gardens

MCG / Sports Precinct

The St. Kilda Route includes the following stops:

Federation Square

Shrine of Remembrance

South Melbourne / Perrins Street

The Esplanade St. Kilda

Luna Park / Palais Theater

St. Kilda Marina

St. Kilda Skate Park

South Melbourne Beach

Station Pier / Port Melbourne

Bay Street

Crown Casino and Entertainment Complex

Arts Center Melbourne / NGV

To see a map of the stops that are included in this tour, please
CLICK HERE.

Shore Excursion Size

Standard

Shore Excursion Type

Cultural, Active, Scenic, Water/Beach

Shore Excursion Duration

24 Hours

Activity Level

Easy

Shore Excursion Leaves From

Numerous bus stops throughout Melbourne. (Full details will be provided in your electronic ticket upon confirmation.)

Food/Beverage Provided

Not Included

Recommended Dress

Comfortable lightweight summer clothing and walking shoes is suitable for most of the year, but sweaters or jackets may be needed for the winter months, especially in the evenings. Good quality sunglasses are advised, and photo-chromatic lenses for those who wear spectacles.

Restrictions

Guests must be able to get in and out of the bus. This tour is not wheelchair accessible.

Reviewer: Carlene DunnJust not enough time to do all that wanted to do in Melbourne.

Complete overviewJanuary 21, 2017

Reviewer: Marcia VoglIt was easy to connect to the HOHO just outside the cruise terminal. We took the city route first then the suburb route back to the cruise ship. The narration is overhead and not with earphones. Good. The transfer point is in the heart of the city so it was easy to spend time in the city before transferring to the second line.